W. R. Fairchild Construction Co. v. West

GILLESPIE, Presiding Justice:

Howard Franklin West, unmarried, died from injuries which arose out of and in the court of his employment. His mother, two sisters and a brother claimed compensation benefits. Upon a hearing, the attorney referee found for claimant on the basic issue of dependency. The employer and its compensation carrier appealed to the Workmen’s Compensation Commission and the award was affirmed. On further appeal to the circuit court, the Commission’s order was affirmed. The employer and compensation carrier appealed to this Court.

We are of the opinion that there was…